brought something we rarely see in the bay area, a tornado. >> we have team coverage from the north bay stretching to the south bay. we begin with chief meteorologist jeff. >> very unusual stuff. the rarity of a tornado 0. forthe average of a year. we had the right ingredients in the atmosphere. a tremendous amount of uplift and wind sheer. that produced winds between 40 to 80 miles an hour from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. that's whenli the strongest weather was over the bay area. you can see, as we head to santa rosa, this is where that ef-1 tornado touched down at king a b pacific with wis that could have ranged 86 to 110 miles an hour. the damage certainly shows plenty of scattered debris in and throughout that region. on the scale, the enhanced

fujita scale, while it is low on the scale it is strong and rare here for the bay area. now, overall we had a tornado warning in san mateo, around 11:00 this morning and even a water spout that was caught on video. you can see it there. the location. that is where the morning meteorologist is right now. you were tracking it this morning. the radar was lighting up and of course a viewer sent you some dramatic video. >> reporter: yeah, he did. he told me he was watching me break in to coverage with that tornado warning when he looked outside of his window. saw heavy rain and hail coming down. and then he spotted this highly unusual sight for the bay area. take a look at this. you are looking at a water spout just off shore of richard gutierrez's home at 9:20 a.m. this morning. he got this video for us. a water spout is actually a tornado that touches down over

the water. so at t:20 -- 9:20 this morning, he said it turned dark outside. he saw the hail and captured this with his smart phone. he shot this with his blackberry. i asked if he was concerned about his safety and the possible of it pushing on shore because it does happen. we do see water spouts push on shore. he said he already formulated a plan and he was ready to hit the deck but he kept tight tabs on it. we are back here live at ocean beach. it is a very active day out here in terms of the swells. 14 to 17-foot swells anticipated as we head throughout tonight and tomorrow. that's why there is a high surf advisory in place for this area until 9:00 p.m. you want to avoid the beaches this weekend. you see that we do have some kite surfers out here risking their safety, but i have already seen a lot of these guys topple over several times. it's just too dangerous for that. we want you to be safe.

avoid the beaches as we head through the weekend with another strong storm on the way. i'm cristina loren for bay area news, back to you. >> thank you. the wind was swirling over the north bay also where a tornado touched down in santa rosa of all places. we hear what the people said about what was a scary experience and take a tour of the damage. >> reporter: this is what is left of what some describe as a mini tornado. the folks here in santa rosa say they have never seen anything like it. >> i wasn't sure. i just saw part of the building there and i was going, oh my good. >> sue couldn't believe her eyes when winds literally tore apart portions of her santa rosa landscaping business this morning. >> i looked out the window, and the wind picked up this building and flipped it over on the side of the street. it was amazing. we were all shocked.

>> reporter: it dismantsled a 150 foot metal shed. it knocked over fences. did damage to rooftops and sent debris flying. in fact, we found a crew fishing out antennas and corrugated metal from a tree. the damage had everyone asking, was in the work of a tornado? >> we're not sure at this point. we referred it to the natural weather service. >> reporter: late today the national weather service confirmed a tornado, indeeding, hit santa rosa. >> i didn't know this was tornado country but anything can happen anywhere. [ laughter ] >> reporter: now tornado cleanup is underway. residents realize things do you have been worse. >> we're so lucky no one was walking or even driving by. that was our first concern is running out to the street to make sure nobody was hurt. we are thankful for that. debris we can handle. >> reporter: folks here in santa rosa say they are mentally prepared for a earthquake, but tornado-like weather is

something they'd rather do without. in santa rosa, jody hernandez, nbc bay area news. >> amazing to see those pictures. we move on. the weather is creating hazardous conditions for drivers heading to the sierra and a massive wreck isn't helping the cause either. great news for the ski resorts. a late storm late in the season but horrible timing for the commute to the sierras. what do you have? >> reporter: horrible is an understatement. look at the cars. they have shut the interstate down. the car was caught without chains, barely getting them after an hour of sitting there. look at the cars as we pan under the interstate here. just parked waiting to go back down the hill. the accident happened on web 80 near -- westbound 80 near yuma gap. the chp confirms one fatality and don't know how many injuries there are.

look at the video we shot an hour and a half ago. this caltrans vehicle had to physically block the interstate from people going up further. the traffic backed up for miles. they were turning people around in three locations. it's been a mess. the storm came in so fast it caught a lot of people off guard, people trying to get to tahoe and reno to have a good weekend. >> we're going to reno for my birthday. >> reporter: you hope? >> i hope. >> what do you think of this? >> i think it is crazy. >> we are there to celebrate. >> reporter: you can see that was kind of the case for all of the drivers here. a lot of people didn't know what to expect. they have all been turned around. the chp had to call in extra officers. placer county office of emergency services had to send more crews up to pull those cars back from apart from each other and there have been more spinouts on the eastbound 80. so caltrans just shut everything down. no estimate for time on when they will reopen any of the interstate, but it is creating

quite a mess as it caught a lot of people off guard. live in the sierra, can kntv bay area news. >> this is amazing. so many people are heading toward where you are. where are they diverting and where is the road being cut off, is it past sacramento? >> they have the caltrans warning signs but sacramento just past auburn, colfax, applebait and up the hill. if you are heading this way beware you may want to stay for the night and check caltrans website. >> awe very good. a 30 car accident there. and chp closed down 80 as you approach the sierra, nevadas. we are following the wicked weather here on nbc bay area.com. still ahead, how the storm could affect our weekend plans whether you are in the bay area or if you are on the move. . >> slow to respond. >> one week 'devastating

earthquake and tsunami, japanese leader say they move toad slow to the crisis. sichbs then four of the six reactors have seen fires explosions or partial meltdowns and tonight the race to cool those reraerks rages on? tourists, residents and workers continue to stream out of tokyo's narita airport because of the radiation threat. low levels of radiation have been detected well beyond tokyo. hazardous radiation levels have been limited to the area surrounding the plant itself. >> many people across japan pause for a moment of silence to remember the victims and for those missing. the death toll from the magnitude 9.0 quake is projected at more than 10,000 people. >> it is obvious in the quake of such a tragedy, people all over the bay area want to find a way to help and give back. >> george is back from tokyo and is joining us from the san jose

buddhist church where volunteers are accepting donations. but first we want to go to tracey at the japanese kl chural and community center. volunteers are working the phone. we see them behind you. a massive telethon is underway. this is a remarkable fund-raising effort, isn't it? >> as you know, nbc bay area and comcast have been working together all day long to bring you this telethon. it's been going on since 7 a.m. i want you to take a look at these volunteers over here, busy answering phone calls from people who want to donate money to help the victims of the japan earthquake and tsunami. some people have been asking for the last week, what can i do to help? tonight, the answer is pick up the phone. >> so hard for me. i have so many friends -- i'm sorry. >> reporter: she is struggling to control her emotions each day as she waits to get updates on her missing family fraends from the tsunami struck city of sendai, her hometown.

the one thing that makes her and her friend feel better is seeing how much people want to help. >> everybody is watching tv and everyone wants to help. >> reporter: people have been slipping cash in to this donation box at a bookstore in san francisco's japan town. businesses here have been trying to find ways to raise funds for those hit hard by the disaster. >> first of all, we are from japan. most of us, you know, from japan, and so -- also some customers asked us to do this. >> my daughter is in virginia and she called her friends asking what can they do, but they don't know how to reach out. but when you see at the stores they have the box, so they can just see it and just put a couple of quarters, that helps. >> reporter: the japanese cultural and community center of northern california has already raised $110,000 for the northern japan earthquake relief fund before the telethon kicked off.

today alone the phone calls pledging money are inching close to $100,000. the director says the money is going straight to service organizations already on the ground in japan providing supplies. ? the response has been incredible. even from early this morning. we have been it has been heart warming. >> let's take a look at the latest total. it is $105,714. that's a lot of money. and it's been coming in from a lot of difference sources. san francisco giants directly contributed $12,500 and will be raising additional money through ticket sales and then there's the dollar for dollar matching from an anonymous donor. the people of northern japan need more money to make it through this difficult time. my colleague, george, is live in san jose at a buddhist church

where they are also raising money. >> reporter: that's right. the relief effort continues here in san jose japantown. i'm standing in a donation drop off zone in front of the san jose buddhist church where people are dropping off cash and checks and waiting for them are the cub scouts here. the community here as already raised more than $35,000, not counting this event and that's just in the last 24 hours. let's look at video here. you see someone dropping off two checks to help out the cause. many happy faces to see that. many in the japanese american community have family fraends in japan and because of this they are responding with money to help those who have lost everything. while people are dropping off money outside, inside of the building behind me they will be folding paper cranes, which in japan is a symbol for good fortune and there is a scroll where people can write personal messages and those in the commune say they are happy to do their part.

>> the japanese people are rallying and supporting themselves but at the same time you hear about the actual necessities that are needed. he said they are out of food, water and blankets and such and there's no way of getting it to them. so definitely there is such a need. >> reporter: now in san francisco tonight, where tracey is, they are taking donations over the phone. number 415-529-1322. the event started an hour ago and it will go until 7:00. we're live in san jose japantown, nbc bay area news. >> thank yo george. again the japaseja telethon going on right now in san francisco. that nbcayre ba a and comcast have tremed up tovering you this evening will go until midnight this evening. people are waiting to take your calls. the number 415-529-1322.

no money is taken out for administrative costs so you don't have to worry. an east bay leader is among those who survived the quake in japan. hear what she went through when the quake hit. just ahead, a major blow to east bay crime fighting. the case is dropped because of an officer's alleged dirty deeds. report cards are out la latino community. why leaders say hispanics are not making the grade.

suspects in some dozen criminal cases in contra costa will walk free. the d.a. says he's forced to dismiss their charges as a result of the arrest of a former leader. he was the commander of the contra costa narcotics enforcement team. welsh and private investigator christopher butler who ran a pi

firm were arrested on drug charges last month. both have pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of selling drugs stolen from a county evidence room and also from drug seizures. the grids are -- the grades are out and don't look pretty. the results of a study grading five categories that affect the latino community. damian trujillo analyzes the first ever latino report card. >> reporter: they are the cleaners and they have another foreclosured home to clear in east san jose. >> sometimes families are caught in unfortunate situations and they have to do what they have to do. >> reporter: homeownership is a major problem in the latino community. >> we have a dream team. >> reporter: that's one of the reasons hundreds of people gathered for the release of the latino report card. >> to hear the results of a six-month research project. >> reporter: to see how bad the problems really are, grade them

and take action. in the housing category, latinos in santa clara and san mateo county earned a d. >> if this was my report card i would hide it from my parents. there are some good grades, ann a's and bs and some ds and cs. >> reporter: here's the report card. sustainability c, housing d, financial stability, d, health, a b and education a c. the grades are meant to perhaps anger the leaders who gathered today and fire them up to raise those grades. giving young students the tools they need to make it and not take those tools away when times are lead. >> k-12 education is the bedrock. we need to improve that. then the higher education will follow. >> reporter: if the report card sits on the desk of those at the conference, the organizers warn -- this image will deep

repeating itself. damian trujillo, nbc bay area news. >> let's turn your attention back to the stop story. the wicked, rare weather we experienced in the bay area today. a tornado touched down in santa rosa and then there was a tornado warning on the peninsula as well. plenty of anxious moments for people all around. we have reaction to the bizarre weather. >> reporter: this wasn't your typical storm today in belmont. >> i just saw some very gusty winds and i actually felt my house just shaking a little bit. i noticed the power went out for maybe five seconds or so but it came right back on. >> reporter: this storm has a twist, actually a twister. but fortunately one that never touched ground. witnesses reported seeing a funnel cloud traveling at estimated speeds of 40 miles an hour over belmont them national weather service issued a tornado warning for people of san mateo

county. people we talked about said they were concerned about the strange rapid change in the weather. >> very loud. couldn't even see through it almost and some thunder happening. that's when we saw the tornado warning on the news, but i didn't see -- there was a lot of wind, too. almost like a hurricane was about to happen. >> reporter: the sheriffs department texted tornado warnings to 4,000 people in half moon bay, pacifica and other coastal cities. >> tornados are not that common around here. they are more inland if there are tornados. on the coast, and that area, i would not expect a tornado. >> reporter: the warning was lifted 30 minutes after it was issued. the sheriffs office received no reports of damage or injuries, but nerves were definitely rattled leaving many people here wondering if they should continue to expect the unexpected. >> 30 years i have lived on the peninsula never can i recall there's been a tornado warning sfwh always a first time. >> jeff has been tracking the weather and is joining us with what is happening on the radar.

>> there is a chance of more severe weather the next 72 hours. look at the radar in a second but some top wind speeds. los gatos, 57 mile an hour gusts. napa 31 and santa rosa possibly winds over 73 miles an hour. with that rain wrapped, what is potentially here this ef-1 tornado according to the storm prediction center that happened at 9:00 this morning at king and pacific. any pictures you have send them to nbc bay area.com. we want to share them. the bursts with the tornado could have been from 86 to 101 -- 110 miles an hour. look at the krnt radar. the severe weather pushed to the south. we are finding spotty showers. of the most consistent activity across san rafeal, near richmond. none of this is severe. however, it is producing heavier pockets of rain on 101 and interstate 8 ochl anyone heading to the sierra, we have heard

about the closures. you want to advise caution and post your trip until later in the weekend. rainfall from san bruno down to redwood city. let's look outside right now. it is of course stormy in san francisco from san bruno mountain to the city. 51 degrees right now. much colder than this time yesterday. already some 40 degree readings in the north bay. get to the weather picture here. we have isolated rainfall that will occur tonight. may see an isolated thunderstorm pop. as we zoom out, what we are watching is a major moisture out here in the left of the screen. that's actually going to join forces with this storm center right up here. and that's doing to create our storm for sunday where we could also find ourselves with severe weather. as we start off tomorrow morning, plenty of 40s here and then by 10:00 ann 11:00, things will warm up. what i am watching is potential of isolated flooding concerning, especially in to sunday as overall rain totals could be

above two inches. we'll have more coming up. back to you. >> thank you very much, jeff. still ahead, the bold threat by president obama aimed at stopping the violence in libya. also, people across the world are reaching out to help the victims in japan. we will take you back to the telethon happening here in san francisco and how you can help. back in a moment. is [ female announcer ] what's so great about jcp cash? no exclusions! with jcp cash, earn 10, 15 or 20 dollars off on the spot storewide! and, unlike other stores,

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president obama warned libya today that if attacks on civilians don't end, moammar gadhafi will face military action. the president issuing that ultimatum at the white house this morning, telling that american troops won't be used in action, but that the u.s. will join european and arab countries in enforcing a no-fly zone. gadhafi says there's now a cease fire in place. there are reports on the ground that his troops surrounded rebel forces in benghazi. in the bay area, community leaders are rallying around a richmond pastor who was arrested while trying to save his church. they handcuffed and took the pastor and his wife and elderly mother to jail yesterday after the family refused to obey a court-ordered eviction notice. the bank foreclosured on the church after leader failed to keep up with payments. the pastor claimed the congregation members are a

victim of a predatory loan. community leaders applauded the pastor's courage. >> i visited their programs. the mayor has been there. it's a positive addition to the community, a real strong asset. they have computer lab, a child care center. really a lot of good social programs that are now going to be gone and it's a huge loss. it was painful to see this happening. >> reporter: these community leaders are asking the bank for lean yenscy and allow the church to remain open. the bank says it has done all it can do to help the church work through the collections process. while still ahead, caught in the middle of the japanese disaster. an administrator from alameda county talks about the moment the quake hit. i'm scott budman, nuclear fears spreading across the globe and the internet. coming up we will take you to a silicone valley security company with tips to avoid being

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an administrator is back from a goodwill trip to japan that included experiencing the 9.0 quake. county administrator was part of a delegation of business and government leaders that went to tokyo for a relationship-building program. she was actually on a bus, enroute back to her hotel in tokyo, when the quake hit. she said the two-minute earthquake felt like a roller coaster ride. even though she experienced -- >> you didn't see people making u-turns. there were not people screaming or running. it was a calm response but cloerly a lot of people who were -- clearly a lot of people who were stuck in tokyo and not able to get home. >> she said they slept in company offices for days because of the lack of transportation. she's now working to raise money for quake survivors. the county of alameda approved a

system where employees can donate vacation pay to the victims in japan. in the wake of the disaster, there are people out there trying to prey on those who fear radiation will affect us in the bay area. our business and tech reporter scott budman is here with advice. that seems hard to say but this happens after tragedy. >> it really does. like clock work. scammers preying on people going on-line looking for cures, advice or even trying to help. as nuclear fears come uncomfortably close to home, iodide has disappeared off the shelves of bay area pharmacies. >> a lot of people have been coming in, questioning, calling about what they can do and how they can take it. >> reporter: unable to find it here, many are going on-line. looking for the drug in all the wrong places. >> clearly, anything that shows up on your computer unsolicited, should be viewed as suspect. >> reporter: that is mcafee's

tom dasher. the security company has seen a spike in searches of iodide on the weapon and in japan-related web scams, preying on those nervous about what lies ahead sfl you know, there's as much misinformation on the internet as there is information and especially when it comes to your health and your family's health and well being. consult your physician. you know, the web is not where you need to go to diagnose what drugs you should be buying and consuming. >> reporter: so stay off line, and if you need something, they have a special display of green alternatives. >> i would recommend taking a super green powder. it is packed with things like seaweed and kelp, nori which are high in iodine content. >> this may give you peace of mind, which is better than a nagging virus. >> mcafee has seen more than drug-related scams on-line, a lot of e-mail appeals for aid to japan are scams as well. sometimes a single click on a

link can invite a virus to your machine. so make sure to use common sense when you surf. >> it is sad because we see it after every single disaster. >> you bet. a week ago we were talking about the earthquake that had just hit and the tsunami followed and tonight we know 6,000 people are dead and 10,000 are unaccounted for. >> we are teaming up with the japanese cultural and commune center of northern california to raise money for relief efforts. >> this is not a scam. this is a real deal. a safe, good way to help people in japan. tracey grant is live from the telethon that is going on in san francisco. and all of the money that is raised in this fund-raiser is going directly to help the victims of the earthquake. >> yes, every single dime raised today will go to the northern japan earthquake relief fund. behind me, people are calling in all of their donations, but there are other ways that you can donate your money. we are actually here live with joe greene from causes.com.

facebook members have a way to donate as well, joe? >> that's right. facebook members can go and sign in with facebook and donate using a credit card and share it with their friends on facebook. we have seen $700,000 raised so far they are the japanese earthquake through over 20 nonprofits. one of our best partners has been the japanese cultural community center where we are standing now. we have loved working with them and they have had great experience going back to the kobe earthquake. they have raised 170,000 dltz through causes.com and it is fantastic to see. >> that's impressive. from what i understand you have something big to announce. >> if i could do a drum roll i would but i'm terrible at that. >> we are excited that the good people at the sales force.com foundation are going to match dollar for dollar any donations through causes.com up to $25,000. so go to cause kas.com -- causes.com right now and the matching has already started. we have raised $2500 which has been matched in the last few

minutes. so we are excited to see that keep rolling in. >> thank you so much, joe greene. that's joe greene from causes.com. that's a way to make sure that your dollars go even farther. call us tonight. and toe donate -- and donate money to help the people in japan. >> thank you. let's give you the number one more time 415-529-1322. ane linespen until midnight d 100% of the donations go to the rescue, relief and rebuilding efforts. so no money taken for administrative costs. >> george is with us. another relief and fund-raising effort happening in san jose at the buddhist church there. you are back from tokyo and helping the efforts in the south bay. take it away. >> reporter: yes, we are. they have been doing it an hour and a half now. this is todd, one of the organizers here. how is the event going so far? >> the rain broke at the right

time. so it stopped raining. a lot of people have come out. we have had 30 cars come by and seen people on the newscast and thaif stopped by. so going pretty well so far. >> reporter: they are dropping off cash and checks. >> exactly. we will set up a clothes and food fund -- food drop off later pu right now we are looking for monetary donations. >> reporter: why is so important. you are out here with the cub scouts. why is that so important to you? >> that is what cub scouting is about. we are part of the community and a way to give back to the community. it is our heritage, too. as a japanese-american want to give back. >> todd, thank you so much. so far we know they have raised $35,000 in the last 24 hours, not counting this even. so the total will continue to rise. live in san jose japan town, nbc bay area news sfl thank you so much. bring in our chief meteorologist with what will be

an eventful weekend after an eventful day. >> that's right. another storm is heading our way in to sunday. we are tracking severe weather we had this morning with that 9:15 inrnado reported at santa rosa. we want to see your pictures and hear your stories. winds gusted over 86 miles an hour and rain in the bay area from the north bay down the peninsula. we will have details on that and our weekend storm coming up. >> thank you, jeff. no one wouldoulyxa elctalt ansl i d paradise but a makeover is scheduled for a bay area landmark.

>> a live look at the phone bank in san francisco. collecting donations through midnight for the victims of this devastating earthquake and tsunami. our own tracey grant is there. if you want to donate. you see the number and the volunteers taking your calls right now. 100% of the proceeds will go to the relief efforts in northern japan. well, if you haven't yet signed up for the 100th running of the world's wackiest foot race you have to cheer from the sidelines. the number of runners is capped at 50,000 and the last bid was purchased yesterday. race organizers have signed a new sponsor, zazzel. it is a company that allows

customers to personalize all sorts of products. this year's race won't be as loose. alcohol floats banned, heavy fencing will be in place. the upside there will be more port-a-potties. that's good. the race will be on may 15th. no alcohol, no nudity but plenty of fun. >> right. >> the way we like it. >> i will take the rivalry raging on even in spring. the giants and dodgers get at it. it always means something. today in scottsdale, the giants running multiple pitchers out this and stanford women are ready to start the ncaa tournament and a new season in the south bay hmoear from t.we striker, a danville native coming up in sports. ta

well, there's a little-known island off of highway 37 between sears point and vallejo. for decades it's been off limits to the public. >> that's all changing. the island will have a public future. here's joe rosado, junior. >> a locked gate, barbed wire. a silent road send an unhospitable welcome to the visitors of scaggs island. for 70 years, this former navy communications base, shunned outside attention. >> we would have been entering in the housing area ebb and administrative area. >> reporter: nal year ago this

land was dotted with rotting navy buildings. >> bowling alley, basketball courts. they also had barracks here for enlisted personnel. >> reporter: when the base closed in 1993, those buildings became a favorite of vandals. >> there was a school, a housing area, a number of houses, a small store and such. >> reporter: but don shows the results of decent demolition to cleanse the land of its naval past. >> you are seeing wildlife habitat in terms of puddles and such. >> reporter: the buildings are gone and at the end of the month the navy will turn over the 3300 acre island to the san pablo bay national wildlife refuge. >> it was a self-contained community. >> reporter: he hopes once that is done, bird watchers, history buffs and anyone else will be able to take public tours of this once secret area. >> some years down the road, we may be able to have hiking areas and things like that, a trail

network that may come through here. >> reporter: in the meantime, the land is already being reclaimed by some original inhabitants. >> see the deer and raptors flying along there, flying away from us. >> we will have puddle ducks, mallards, shore birds, herons and such. >> reporter: this area of once lush salt marshes was levied for farmland and now there is hope that progress will turn back the clock, more than 70 years. nbc bay area news. >> incredible story. let's turn things over to jeff. he's been busy in the weather center. a lot of stuff going on with the wind and these spotted tornados. >> yeah, that's right, jessica. and not only the tornado in santa rosa but also water spout spotted in ocean beach this morning. we did get this video in you are seeing on the other side of the

screen from rick gutierrez. it is a water spout over the water. if that were to cross on the land it would have been a tornado in ocean beach. we have had no reports of any damage from that as that did not crossover looks like at this point in to ocean beach. however, a very rare and dramatic sight from that video. all right. let's take you up to santa rosa. we have had damage reports coming in with that ef-1 tornado. while it is weak on the scale of tornados, it's very strong here for the bay area. we average zero to two tornados per year. winds could have topped out at 110 miles an hour with this. as it was likely rain wrapped this morning, we are not finding any pictures of this coming in to us and also the radar didn't have any definitive storm cell. that makes it dangerous when you get weather like this. a rain-wrapped tornado is basically you are not able to see it with the naked eye. certainly more severe weather will be heading our way this

weekend. no damages, no injuries, i should say, but we got some damage coming in from santa rosa. right now we have some lightning strikes off shore. spotty areas of rainfall. we will take you where we find the most consistent rainfall, from vallejo to richmond to san francisco. this is the nature of what we will see tonight. the spotty areas of showers that will be popping up as we head in to the overnight hours. colder, with upper 40s to near 50s. here's the bomb line. tonight, scattered rainfall. windy at times. our next storm system will arrive on sunday which looks to bring another wild round of rain, wind and possibly isolated thunderstorms. here's what is going to happen. we have the storm center to the north. it will meet with major moisture in the pacific. those will combine together and meet up right across the bay area as we head in to sunday. so, once again, through tonight, we are looking at some scattered rainfall and our time line. and as we head in to saturday,

really nothing major. we will find the showers that will pop up. it is as we head in to sunday morning that the more consistent rainfall will be lining up off shore. and that's when we could have some flooding concerns with us. we are looking at sunday where we could have overall from today in to sunday, anywhere from upwards of two inches of rainfall for the entire bay area. so, we need to watch those creeks, rivers and streams very closely. if you have seen any minor flooding from the last few storms, you are certainly going to see it again with this. so tomorrow, we are in between systems. a slight chance of a thunderstorm popping. but sunday is the next storm system on the horizon. all of the right ingredients meeting up to get the severe weather today and we will monitor it this weekend, guys. >> something to keep an eye on. >> thank you, jeff. let's get to lorn scott now with sports. >> good evening. it is spring training but a rival is still a rival. the giants hosting the dodgers

today in scottsdale. wish we could show you fireworks here but the back of a vendor's head is all we can do tonight. a nice defensive play by belt. huff daddy isn't booting the ball. the victim of a soup on strikeout. gave up two run. the doerchs beat the giants 6-3. the dodgers host the royals tomorrow. the a's lost big to the white sox tonight 18-1. unbelievable. the spring training coverage continues on comcast sportsnet bay area. the team is in arizona with the giants along with the a's for spring training coverage until opening day. sportsnet central on cam cast sportsnet. the madness of march hasn't been too crazy. more on the men's tournament in a moment. the women are set to play a.

play. keep in mind the senior class hasn't lost too many games at home over their career. you know, the home streak important to everyone here, even young players on the squad. >> it's an incredible feat and hopefully if we work hard we will be able to do something special in the history of stanford and those players, that have taught us a legacy and that is a legacy not to lose in naples. hopefully we will old on to that for a while. >> the memphis coach who coached under sol son just holding off his current tigers team. williams a huge day. 22 points, ten boards and a block to close things out for the two-point win. i'm thinking of another derek tonight, derek rhodes of the bulls. stayed in memphis what now would be his senior year, the

tournament maybe different. that is fantasy. the realty, duke moving forward a couple more rounds a 1 6 seed they beat today. hampton and bigs, other two top seeds playing this afternoon kansas and ohio state, as umd expect both winning as well. the san jose earthquakes were once one of the surprise teams and that was last season. a pleasant surprise for the quakes was a striker. he really took advantage of a chance to break out. hehood been a member of the quakes team that moved to houston. when the franchise re-emerged he returned and burst on the scene as the top goal scorer in the league last season. tomorrow the quakes open at home. here's wando on the start of something new. >> we have high expectations. a good team we put together and we are starting to gel and hopefully hit our stride once the season comes. >> practice was held late

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become citizens of the world. this is just incredible. i would have never thought so much would have came in such a quick amount of time. >> thank you so much, mr. ozaki. isn't that incredible? we are talking $300,000 the motto here is relief, recovery, rebuild. the only way to do that is to donate money.these people these people will be here until midnight, pick u your phone. >> as always, theckay area sponds to ople in need. we have so proud of that. t here's the number for you again. 415-529-1322. the lines open until midnight. >> we started the newscast and donations were at 110,000 and right now more than $300,000. thank you for your support and continue it through midnight. thank you for joining us tonight at 6:00. >> see you tonight at 11:00. bye-bye.

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